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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Philippus I FELICITAS TEMP; Felicitas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS TEMP
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–6.07 g;Diameter varies: 20–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Philippus I (also known as Philip the Arab) and the goddess Felicitas, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Philip's reign, from 3.9 grams to 3.4 grams, in an effort to address economic challenges and inflation. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring Felicitas, the goddess of good luck and prosperity, was meant to convey the idea of a prosperous and happy empire under Philip's rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (244-247) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Philippus I (FELICITAS TEMP; Felicitas) (244-247) coin.
